Rebirth of America, this is my time

Why did things develop like this?

Why were there so many accidents last month?

Oh no!

“One incomprehensible thing can be called an accident, and two incomprehensible things can also be called accidents, but after three or four incomprehensible things happen at the same time, they become It’s not an accident, it’s a blatant targeting!”

But since it's targeted, then it has goals and demands, right?

Judging from the current situation, their target is us, but what are their demands?

Kill us directly?

This is not what a qualified businessman would do!

Because before vested interests are confirmed, simple cooperation will only lead to harm from partners!

Although August 1, 1979 was a working day, neither Ethan nor Evelin went to the company.

At this moment, they were sitting in the study room at home, staring at the whiteboard in front of them with solemn expressions.

Above, all the problems they encountered in the past month are recorded in a timeline.

From the launch of Sony's Walkman to Neon's major game companies rushing to release their new games, in just thirty-one days, they heard a total of five 'bad news'.

No matter who it is, no one can accept the frequency of accidents happening once a week, and when all accidents are traceable, even Ethan can figure it out with the soles of his feet...

Everything in front of me is a conspiracy!

Although Ethan didn't understand why Sony was the one sounding the war horn, Ethan also didn't know how many people were in the Warner Alliance formed by Steve Ross. Because according to the current situation, Sony, Philips, Komodo, Rockwell, Casio, Oracle, Taitung, Namco, and Ron Miller are all in the same group, but these It's not important anymore, right?

Now that they have taken action, regardless of whether they are united or not, Ethan will analyze the current situation according to the worst-case scenario, and after his careful analysis, problems also arise.

Like Evelin, so far, he has not figured out at all how these people want to kill him, or what are they seeking?

Sony and Philips' goals should be the clearest.

Ron Miller's goal is also very clear.

Except for the three of them, the goals of others have become extremely strange.

Take the cooperation between Casio and Commodore as an example. Judging from the current situation, Ethan and Evelin can only analyze that Warner Alliance wants to use charity to combat the overseas income of their Destiny game.

Because Komodo and Rockwell contributed their own chips and also supported a group of Neon game companies, but judging from the current intelligence, they did not ask for anything in return.

Everything at the moment proves that they are doing something that is harmful to others and not beneficial to themselves, and this is actually contrary to their identity as capitalists, so there must be something wrong with it.

In addition, the unexpected sale of Columbia Pictures also made the two confused about the situation.

Because as long as Columbia Pictures releases news later, the stock price of the Walt Disney Group will be driven down by Roy Disney. Although after the transaction price of Columbia Pictures comes out, the share price of Walt Disney Group will still rise back to the range recognized by the market, but this and the current temporary announcement will directly seal the share price of Walt Disney. There are two different concepts. .

In the former, fluctuations in stock prices will bring opportunities for Ethan Jones to buy goods.

In the latter case, a direct closing situation will completely block Ethan Jones's path to buying goods.

Although Columbia Pictures does have a grudge against their Destiny Games, the real leader of this transaction is Goldman Sachs! If it hadn't nodded, the news that Columbia Pictures had found a buyer would have been impossible to spread, and now that it had, could it be possible...

“Goldman Sachs has also joined the Warner Alliance?”

Evelin crossed her arms and changed her position.

He frowned and stared at the whiteboard for a long time.

She didn't find any clues, so she turned her head and looked at Ethan.

At the same time, Ethan, who heard the movement, also looked towards her.

Their eyes met, and both of them saw confusion in each other's eyes.

It's outrageous, right? Ethan smiled bitterly.

Very outrageous. Evelin nodded seriously.

But even though they all felt that what happened in the past month was too magical, but since it had already happened, it was the right way to find a solution. And after their crazy thinking with big eyes and small eyes, the messy facts made Evelin suddenly stood up.

The sudden movement surprised Ethan. Under his gaze, the girl immediately erased the content on the whiteboard, then picked up the oil-based pen and wrote while talking.

“While these things are all related, they cannot be thought of together.”

Because each side's motivations are different.

It's just that their enemies are all us.

So it looks like they're cooperating.

In this case, if we want to sort things out, we have to separate everything.

The first one is that on July 1, Sony releases the Walkman...Philips and Sony officially announced that they will cooperate to develop digital discs... Do you have any other ideas on this matter?

Looking at the extremely scrawled words on the whiteboard and listening to the crisp knocking sound, Ethan shook his head when he came back to his senses and said: The purpose of their two families should be very simple, that is to beat us to death and take Of course, Philips may have more demands because we are old rivals and they have wanted to make games from the beginning...

Okay.

Ethan's words prompted Evelin to take notes.

When the phrases 'digital disc industry standard' and 'electronic games' appeared, this first problem was already solved in Evelin's opinion.

Next, the second thing is the sudden alliance between Casio and Komodore... Evelin tilted her head and looked at Ethan, What do you think of this matter?

I still don't understand this.

Speaking of this, Ethan immediately changed his posture, from lying to sitting, and said with a serious face: We do have enmity with Komodo, but this enmity cannot make them voluntarily give up the company's interests.

You know, they spent nearly 40 million to obtain MOS 6502.

I think so too. Evelin nodded in agreement, and then asked: So do you think Casio has anything that Komodo needs?

In other words, what can Casio, a company, bring to Komodo?

This question made Ethan frown.

After carefully recalling the Casio information Steve Ballmer compiled for himself, he raised his eyebrows at the fact that Casio had begun developing computers more than ten years ago.

I don't know what Casio can bring to Komodo.

But I know that Casio and Commodore may have overlapping businesses in computers.

Where's the information? Ethan's words made the girl stretch out her right hand.

No hesitation, just put your head down and look for it.

After a while, Ethan handed over the information book compiled by Ballmer.

After a quick glance, Evelin shook her head, That's not right.

What?

Even if Casio was already researching computers ten years ago, Steve Wozniak's technology can make them look up to them. Their combination with Komodo will not allow Komodo to overtake them immediately. Apple, so... this alliance doesn't make sense.

Evelin put down the file.

The scrutinizing eyes fell on Ethan again.

So, why are they working together?

What else can Komodo get?

The continuous denials and questions made Ethan hold his head.

To be honest, he didn't know what Casio could bring to Komodo, because in his previous life, he only knew the Casio brand and never had a deep understanding of it.

But even if he doesn't have the cheating device of past life memory at this moment, he still has to solve this matter!

Because this is related to the development of the enterprise!

Ever since, Ethan closed his eyes, covered his cheeks with his hands and said: What else can Komodo get? When Casio's technology cannot allow him to defeat Apple, what he is planning may not be in Casio, but in In the country of Neon, in other enterprises...

If we zoom in to the entire country of Neon, we may not be able to find the answer even if we look for a year. Therefore, we must start with Komodor and see what he needs most.

What they need most now is undoubtedly a computer that is comparable to the Apple II.

And this is something that can be achieved with existing technology on the North American continent alone.

“It’s just that there is no advantage in entering now.”

Because Apple has gained a certain market share and Microsoft is also in our hands, if Komodo wants to overtake in a corner, there is currently only one way to go, and that is...

Speaking of this, Ethan suddenly stopped.

The next second, he stood up suddenly while still holding his head in thought.

MFxxk! Are these guys trying to lower the cost of computers?

Evelin didn't understand.

And Ethan suddenly turned around, picked up the phone receiver on the desk, and dialed Steve Ballmer's number, Steve! I don't care what you are doing now! Put down what you are doing immediately! Go and find it for me. Neon’s semiconductor industry plan! The sooner the better! The sooner the better!”

Seeing the lunatic-like behavior, Evelin looked confused.

Ethan had no intention of explaining. He leaned against the desk and tried hard to recall the bits and pieces he had accumulated in his previous life.

When information related to the semiconductor war between the United States and Japan appeared in his mind like a fleeting glimpse of what happened in the 1970s and 1980s, Ethan's breathing suddenly became rapid.

While waiting for Steve Ballmer to call back, he said that he had not found Neon’s semiconductor industry plan. He only found out that in 1976, Neon’s Ministry of International Trade and Industry took the initiative to take the lead, and almost all of Neon’s outstanding companies Electronics companies have established a VLSI technology research institute, and this year launched a 64Kb storage that is the same as Intel's top technology, and its price is 15% cheaper than Intel...

Ethan took a deep breath directly.

I know what Komodor is doing.

He looked at his sister solemnly.

What?

Evelin didn't know why.

They are playing with fire. Ethan expressed his judgment while controlling his emotions.

When Ethan tried his best to describe the fact that Komodo was seeking neon cheap semiconductors in as plain language as possible, Evelin first showed surprise, then showed a clear face and said: If this is the case, everything will be fine. It can all be explained clearly...

The price advantage will indeed allow them to set off a wave of counterattack.

? Ethan was a little surprised by his sister's acceptance, Aren't you surprised?

Why are you surprised? Evelin was puzzled.

Don't you think my idea is a little outrageous? Ethan asked instinctively.

Because his judgment is based on past life memories!

When the semiconductor war had not yet begun, why did Evelin think his analysis was correct?

Ethan didn't understand.

His question made Evelin shrug.

Why should I feel outrageous?

“Isn’t it true that our country and neon will definitely conflict?”

Also, last year, Fortune magazine published an article about neon spies operating in the Bay Area to steal semiconductor chip data. It listed Toshiba's acquisition of Hilco Corporation to obtain microwave technology and produce high-performance radar. There is also the case of Hitachi hiring a former IBM engineer to obtain IBM's latest disk drive, and the case of Sony infiltrating Stanford to steal laser technology from the laboratory managed by the president. We already knew about these things before they were publicly reported.

so……

You said they are vigorously developing semiconductors?

After hearing the news, Komodo wants to take this opportunity to overtake in a corner?

They used the central microprocessor in exchange for Neon Enterprise's product support?

Isn't this a very reasonable judgment?

... Ethan was confused.

Evelin's calm attitude made him blink.

Then he realized that he had made things complicated.

For ordinary people, the semiconductor war is something in the future, but for people in the industry, the war related to it has already started, but the confrontation between the two sides is not yet fierce, so it is not known to everyone. And when the general public knows these things...

The war has already entered a feverish stage.

It's like stock trading.

When all the vegetable sellers know that there is money to be made in the stock market, the turning point of bloodshed will soon come.

So... this problem has been solved? Evelin returned to the whiteboard and marked 'cheap computer' on the combination of Komodo and Casio.

This question made Ethan nod instinctively, but the next second he shook his head crazily.

No, No, No...this matter has not been resolved yet.

First of all, if Komodo is really seeking cheap computers, then we currently have no means of countermeasures, because Neon, which is dedicated to developing memory chips as a whole, will definitely surpass Intel and Texas Instruments in terms of research and development capabilities. of these companies.”

“They definitely make good stuff at a great price.”

When Komodo gets those chips, they can get a price advantage...

But this matter is not what we have to consider now, is it? Before Ethan could finish speaking, Evelin interrupted: Our first task at the moment is to analyze the specific demands of these people. Only by knowing What are these people planning, so that we can make targeted counterattacks.

And this is the second step, Okay?

No. Ethan still shook his head and said: Even if the counterattack is the second step, the analysis related to Casio is still not over. Because we still don't know how Casio destroyed all the local Neon manufacturers overnight. Pulled into his own camp.

Although we all know that Neon manufacturers will be very united when facing external problems, but Nintendo's Hiroshi Yamauchi is not an ordinary person. He has his own deterrent power in Neon.

Even if Nintendo's chips are not self-developed but distributed by agents, those neon manufacturers should not cancel orders without warning, because Hiroshi Yamauchi is not a kind person!

Aren't they afraid of Yamauchi's revenge when they do this?

You mean, Hiroshi Yamauchi was also involved? Evelin narrowed her eyes.

Immediately afterwards, the girl felt that there was nothing wrong with Ethan's analysis.

because--

They all know that Pu Yamauchi has a heart that is unwilling to be lonely.

Previously, Hiroshi Yamauchi engaged in betrayal and plagiarism while allying with Philips. Now, if they join forces with Casio, they will just do what they did before.

It's easy to get used to it.

But if Hiroshi Yamauchi is involved, it means they have found a better profit point.

Just like when they decisively abandoned Philips, they can make more money by cooperating with us.

But right now, I don't see any advantage for Nintendo.

In other words, there is no company more powerful than us in the industry.

At least when it comes to video games.

Evelin's thoughts suddenly changed and she expressed her thoughts.

And her analysis also made Ethan purse his lips and smile, Really? But what if they have self-research results? They have developed a game console that is even more shocking than a home console?

“Isn’t this impossible?” Evelin frowned slightly.

She thought Ethan was being crazy.

Ethan came to the desk and opened the safe in the desk drawer.

At the same time, he also said: Evelin, do you remember the game inspiration I showed you before? It was the Destiny Cube that you said at the beginning that MOS 6502 could not carry it.

If this game could be held in hand and played...

What do you think the world will be like?

After saying this, Ethan also stood up.

He handed his sister the 'idea' he had made in the past half month.

When the palm-sized game console sketch came into Evelin's sight, the girl who was still thinking about what the machine described by Ethan looked like suddenly looked horrified!

And when she opened the inner page and saw the description...

The wild idea that day made Evelin look up suddenly!

What is this?

It's called a handheld console.

Is this your inspiration?

Yes and no. Ethan smiled and said: I said yes because the plan in your hand was indeed made by me. I said no because there are too many smart people on this earth who have the same I am definitely not the only one who conceived the idea, so I think...

This may be what Hiroshi Yamauchi relies on.